DSC AMS-220(T) - Installation Manual - English - Addressable Meridian Photoelectric Smoke Detector

AMS 220 220T Smoke Detector AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET THOROUGHLY BEFORE AND USING YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR Advanced 90 photoelectric detection pattern and specially smoke chamber for superior detection and dust Unique high signal to noise ratio and superior RFI immunity to false alarms Excellent smoke access provides reliable detection for all flow directions and velocities Solid state LED red Indicator Light 57 135 fixed temperature heat sensor option AMS 220T Attractive styling for any decor ULC listed S529 UL listed UL 268 Rating 0.8 mA standby 1.5 mA in test alarm mode Sensor 135oF 57oC fixed Sensitivity 2.3 ft obscuration UL 2.5 ft obscuration ULC Environment 0 37.8 32 100 5 93 RH non condensing Test Smoke Test programming options Gemini 501 Smoke Alarm Analyser 2 deep 5.13 wide Addressable Smoke Detector Addressable Smoke Detector and Fixed Temp 135oF 57oC Sensor Protected under Canadian patent No 1452296 Other patents pending Gemini Scientific 1122B Aster Ave Sunnyvale CA 94086 408 554 0310 Panel Compatibility Smoke Detectors are addressable system detectors are only for use with DSC fire and security control panels with the compatible interface The AMS220 220T Smoke cannot be used with a standard 2 wire smoke detector Any standard 2 wire smoke detector including the DSC series will not operate on an addressable circuit The series and the MN220 series are not compatible or substitutable addressable interfaces have a proprietary power and signaling Voltage ratings are not indicative of compatibility The rating is provided for circuit loading calculations only refer to the control panel information for details on the of addressable circuits detectors are compatible with the following control v3.0 DSC AMS 220 220T Smoke Detectors are smoke detectors for open area protection They are suited for commercial and residential fire alarm systems DSC AMS 220 220T Photoelectric Smoke Detector incorporates advanced design features to provide years of reliable It is important to follow the installation and operation on this sheet to ensure that the unit will function properly even the best designed smoke detector will be rendered useless it is not connected or located properly is very important that you understand how to test and maintain your Refer to the instruction manual for your alarm system and yourself with how the fire alarm functions of your system Be sure to test your system regularly following the test described in your manual If you should ever have operating or testing your system and especially if there problems with the fire alarm functions contact your smoke installer or dealer immediately for service smoke detectors and alarm systems are designed to warn you potentially dangerous situations no system can prevent An alarm system is not a substitute for life and insurance you should always maintain appropriate coverage the Smoke Detector Works shown in the illustration a light source is directed across the chamber and is not normally reflected into the sensing When smoke enters the chamber the light beam is scattered the smoke and is reflected into the sensor When enough light is by the sensor an alarm is activated light pulses in the Smoke Chamber not reach the light sensor in the Smoke Chamber deflects light the light sensor triggering an alarm control panel checks the devices routinely to monitor any or trouble condition If the device power is too low it will a low power trouble to the control panel AMS 220 220T is programmed to test its sensitivity every 45 If the sensitivity is too low it will send a low sensitivity to the control panel the indicator light pulses every 45 seconds When smoke detected the indicator light flashes rapidly and a smoke alarm is sent to the control panel When the smoke clears the automatically resets however the control panel will remain alarm until an access code is entered at a system keypad a high temperature is detected the indicator light continues pulse once every 45 seconds and a heat alarm signal is sent to control panel The control panel will remain in alarm until an code is entered at a system keypad The detector resets when the temperature goes below 135 of Smoke Detectors the AMS 220 220T Smoke Detector has been designed for it is important to know that all smoke detectors have Smoke detectors will not work without power Devices powered a control panel will not function if the control panel AC and backup power supplies both fail Smoke detectors can only generate an alarm when smoke gets the smoke chamber anything that prevents smoke from the smoke chamber may prevent or delay an alarm to the for Locating Smoke Detectors on this Sheet smoke detectors should be located on at least floor of the premises preferably in every room It is also to avoid obstructions such as closed doors that may smoke from reaching the unit A smoke detector will not a fire in the walls in the chimney or on the roof of a building smoke enters the smoke chamber Smoke detectors have certain obvious limitations they may not protection for someone smoking in bed for children with matches or for sudden and violent explosions A detector is a single part of overall fire safety precautions smoke detector should never be seen as a substitute for a fire safety program for Locating Smoke Detectors smooth ceilings detectors may be spaced 9.1m 30 feet apart a guide Other spacing may be required depending on ceiling air movement the presence of joists uninsulated ceilings Consult National Fire Alarm Code NFPA 72 CAN ULS S553 or other appropriate national standards for installation not locate smoke detectors at the top of peaked or gabled the dead air space in these locations may prevent the unit detecting smoke areas with turbulent air flow such as near doors fans or Rapid air movement around the detector may prevent from entering the unit not locate detectors in areas of high humidity not locate detectors in areas where the temperature rises above 100oF or falls below 5oC 41oF detectors should always be installed in accordance with 72 the National Fire Alarm Code Smoke detectors should be located in accordance with Paragraph 2 2.1.1.1 of NFPA 72 Chapter 2 detectors be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story the family living unit including basements and excluding crawl and unfinished attics In new construction a smoke also shall be installed in each sleeping room Paragraph 2 2.1.1.2 of NFPA 72 Chapter 2 level Smoke detectors are required where shown Smoke are optional where a door is not provided between living and recreation room Maintenance Instructions AMS 220 Smoke Detector is designed to require a minimum of If the case becomes dusty wipe the case gently with soft dry cloth If the case is greasy wipe it gently with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water disassemble the smoke detector There are no user parts inside the unit Never paint the unit as paint prevent smoke from entering the unit If you are planning or repainting contact your Installer and ask that unit be temporarily removed until work is complete the unit is located in an area where it is exposed to high levels of or insects and is found to cause false alarms it may require contact your smoke detector installer or dealer the Unit AMS 220 Smoke Detector mounts to a standard 4 octagonal box the mounting plate